Dust off the old board games lurking in your closet. Or choose a card game. Something new each month, with rotating hostesses choosing the games and providing light snacks and beverages. Need at least 4 people. Day and time TBD. Meets monthly.

CFUW Perth & District currently has 7 daytime and one evening book clubs. Members meet monthly in rotating homes for snacks and a lively discussion about their selected novel.

The Bridge and Luncheon group meets on the third Friday of each month at 11:30 am with social time followed by lunch provided by the host, then followed by three rounds of bridge. Presently there are 9 members, with one person hosting and/or sitting out each month on a rotating basis.  

All skill levels welcome. Players must be fully vaccinated. 

We currently need spares for this group.

If a minimum of four additional people express interest in being part of a Luncheon Bridge, a second group can be started. Meeting dates and times to be decided by the new group.

Social Bridge is an informal and great way to spend an afternoon. All levels welcome. We play on alternative weeks, with members hosting a table in rotation.  A light snack is usually served. Depending on numbers there may be multiple tables per session in different people’s homes. If you are not able to commit to alternative weeks, spares are welcome.

A LITTLE FASTER A LITTLE FURTHER This year we would like to introduce a 2nd Cycle Group.
The difference in this group ride is:
LENGTH - 25-60km,
SPEED 17-22km on average,
LOCATION - We will ride on roads with shoulders like Rideau Ferry Road and Old Kingston Road & quiet country roads and paths.
LUNCH - Occasionally we will stop for lunch or maybe tailgate at the end of the ride or stop for coffee during the ride. This depends on where the ride is.
TIME - We will meet Tuesday mornings at 9:30 at various starting points and get some exercise while riding through this lovely part of the country. You are welcome to join both cycle groups and decide which ride you wish to do on a weekly basis. The biggest difference will be the distance and speed. Hope to see you on a ride.

This cycling group is now in our fifth year where we enjoy weekly recreational cycle excursions of approximately 20-25 kilometres. Preferably on paved bicycle paths or quiet country roads, but also on cinder or rail trails or wherever a path might lead us. For planning, we normally meet on Tuesdays before 10 and cycle for approximately 90 minutes. However, we’re a flexible group and we sometimes adjust the time due to weather or the day due to special circumstances. Often lunch is in a quaint small town restaurant, or where one is unavailable, we pack a picnic lunch to enjoy the view and company. Or we might plan a pot luck or BBQ. We normally start in May once the weather is warmer and cycle until October or November depending upon conditions. Participants take turns finding the road less travelled and leading us on a new adventure each week. Come join us!

If you love to walk your dog and you enjoy some friendly conversation, this group is for you! We will meet on a variety of trails which will vary in terrain. Some locations will offer off leash activity for your dog whereas others will require that your dog be leashed. Dogs must nonaggressive and either have good recall or be leashed at all times. Walk locations will be announced in advance and will take place on Wednesday afternoons at 1pm for a length of 1 to 2 hours. Starts September 17 and runs weekly till end of April. This is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with others while you and your dog both get some fresh air and exercise!

Attention all skiers and snowboarders... Let's hope for snow so we can go hit the slopes! This is a new offering for the winter 2025-2026. Weather permitting, members will meet weekly at one of the following clubs: Calabogie, Pakenham or Camp Fortune for a half or full day on the slopes. Shared driving can be arranged for those who prefer to travel with others. Lift tickets will be purchased by each member at the regular price. Rental equipment is available at all three locations for those who need it. The group may ski/board together or split up to find runs that suit their skill level, meeting indoors to warm up, re-fuel and re-hydrate.

It would be fun to have a group that is somewhat expanded to include different fibre arts, (there are lots of them!). So could include spinning, weaving, felting (wet, needle etc), embroidery, knitting, crochet, tatting and lacework..just to name a few. In addition to getting together to work on projects we could share expertise in some of the other fibre arts, perhaps go on outings to textile museum or participate in local workshops when offered on felting and dyeing, perhaps work on group projects for charity knitting or fundraisers. The group could include all levels of expertise including those who want to learn for example to knit or crochet.

Looking to socialize in a relaxed setting? Join us and enjoy good food and interesting conversations. Members and their partner/spouse/guest meet once per month, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm generally on the third Friday of the month. Members contribute one sweet or savoury finger food dish and provide their own beverages. Dress is casual, and the event may be held indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather and the time of year. The hostess sets the maximum number of attendees for each gathering, usually between 20 and 30.

This group meets monthly in members’ homes on the 3rd Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to discuss various topics in French.
The hostess serves light refreshments. Members should be fluent in French. but some rustiness is fine.
3rd Wednesday
10 am. Limit of 11.
FULL

Join fellow members to watch TIFF films on first Friday of the month at 2pm at the Studio Theatre.
Then a group of 10 will head to a different restaurant for drinks and discussion. No limit to members attending the film but only 8 women can attend each discussion with Kat and I (10 total).
Movie tickets are $12.00 and films run once a month and October to June.

Continuing next spring! Meet for 9 holes on a Monday morning.  Many local golf courses to explore. Golfing will be from beginning of May and will continue until the end of September. FULL

A fun, friendly group of women who enjoy a game of 9 holes at some courses close to Perth Monday mornings. We play from May until October weather permitting. In 2025 we will be playing best ball weekly with 3 foursomes. We often stay for lunch or a beverage after the game and to socialize.

Do you like to cook and enjoy dinner parties? Give the Gourmet Club a try. We meet the second Saturday of the month in home settings (four couples per home) to share a delicious dinner planned by one member, hosted by another. Each member brings the dish they've been assigned and all costs are shared. Any couple not able to commit to a minimum of four dinners will be Spares. This is an opportunity for spouses and partners to get involved with CFUW.

Members signing up for this group need to be fit and have a good pair of hiking boots, appropriate clothing, and a hiking pole (optional). The club meets every Thursday at Conlon Farms for departure by carpool to various pre-determined trails. The hike lasts about 1.5 hrs. In the winter members might use snowshoes or ice grippers, if necessary. Coffee/lunch at a local restaurant may follow the hike. Each member is asked to lead one hike. Start time is 10am Thurs.

Enjoy facilitated afternoon workshops for a variety of crafts. We will meet at the coordinators home just outside Perth on Thursdays from 1 - 3:00 P.M. The first two weeks, Oct 23 and 30, will be fun days of laughing and making Gnomes to start the series. On November 6th we will be exploring the Art of Aromatherapy. Please bring $5 for supplies, but you will get to take home what you have made. Please sign up and join us for these fun activities. Email or text coordinator or online form.

In Person Play
Players will be grouped by skill level. Groups will decide the day and time to play. All players will need an official 2024 card. Players will rotate hosting games in their homes. Beginner members may join to watch and/or to play with a mentor. Everyone is welcome.

We play in the comfort of our own homes, twice per month via the free online site, myjongg.net
Dates and times are flexible. The app is a great way to play, practice, and improve your game as you can play against your CFUW mates, other gaming app members or robots.

Individual or group lessons taught on an as needed basis. Learn a new, challenging game that will tickle your brain. Mah Jongg is a traditional Chinese game, similar to Rummy, played by 4. The players pick up and discard tiles until they use their 14 tiles to complete one of 67 possible hands. The game is one of skill, strategy and luck. It’s also addictive!

This is a MUCH SIMPLER version of Mah Jongg. Two, three, or four can play, making it very versatile. It is a stepping stone to American Mah Jongg. Starting October.

If you enjoy an “Outing” — something to see, to learn, to enjoy, to explore plus the all-important lunch and fellowship, join the Out and About Club. Our outings are within a radius of approx.100 km during daylight hours. Location and cost information sent in advance; carpooling encouraged. Outings take place on the 2nd Wednesday of October, November, February, April and May.

For photography enthusiasts with an iPhone or camera… fun and informal photography and videography, sharing of tips, and learning. A relaxed pace with visits to outdoor trails, towns, gardens, and more, often ending up at a nearby coffee shop or home. Special guests, member presentations, and webinars round out the year. Members take turns planning our meetings.
3rd Wednesday 1:30 p.m.

Did you take piano lessons as a child or teenager? Do you want to revive your skills, or just play at whatever level you may be? Do you want to get over your piano shyness? Come join the Piano Club to play duets, or solos, simple or not, and listen to the others. The only requirement is to have fun and enjoy playing the piano! Piano sessions are at the home of Diana B. on a beautiful new Yamaha grand piano. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am.

If you would like to be able to converse with the local residents when travelling in Spanish-speaking countries, then join us and Johana, our Spanish instructor from Colombia. We speak in Spanish as much as possible, learning about traditions and discussing current events, history, and food as well as reviewing grammar to improve our language skills. The cost is $17 per session. Classes will start TBD. Usually held twice per month (Wednesday mornings from 10 am to 12noon) at one of the member’s homes.

If you would like to be able to converse with the local residents when travelling in Spanish-speaking countries, then join us and Johana, our Spanish instructor from Colombia. We speak in Spanish as much as possible, learning about traditions and discussing current events, history, and food as well as reviewing grammar to improve our language skills. For the intermediate classes, some Spanish background is necessary. The cost is $17 per session. Classes will start on Tuesday, September 16, 2024 and are usually held twice per month (Tuesday mornings from 10 am to 12noon) at one of the member’s homes. FULL

Not a potluck, not necessarily gourmet, definitely NOT takeout, but an old-fashioned sit-down at a beautifully set table to enjoy a delicious home cooked meal with pleasant company.  If you love food, love to cook and perhaps have no one to do it for (or even if you do, but just want to sit down with someone else for a change) this may be the group for you. We meet every six weeks, 6 guests per dinner. FULL

A hiking group that meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. for conversation and challenging walks on trails throughout Lanark; partners/friends and dogs welcome. Come when you can.

Sunday Dinner #2 is for single women to meet other single women and enjoy a good meal together. We take turns hosting. The meals do not have to be fancy--whatever you choose. We hope to have 4-6 members in the club for easy conversation. Hope you will join.

Looking for basic computer help? Having trouble understanding “the Cloud”? Join this new group, where the goal is to bring in students doing their community service to walk us through the challenging aspects of understanding our electronics, such as settings, the Cloud, etc. Only accepting those with Apple product. Limit 8.

Looking for basic computer help? Having trouble understanding “the Cloud”? Join this new group, where the goal is to bring in students doing their community service to walk us through the challenging aspects of understanding our electronics, such as settings, the Cloud, etc.

Wine tasting will meet monthly or as organized between September and June. Expand your palette, and join fellow members with or without partners or a guest to enjoy wine and food pairings in local restaurants, in member’s homes, a local vineyard, or wherever the organizer would like to gather. Group members take turns making the arrangements. Or much easier to arrange with the help of another member or two. Individual event organizers to indicate minimum/maximum participants as determined by venue. It is anticipated that the wine tasting events will be held during the evening. The day and time will be determined by the event organizer(s).

The CFUW Members' Yoga Class will meet on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Port Elmsley Karate Club Hall. Our first session will be 6 weeks beginning September 17 and finishing October 22. We will resume on Wednesdays from February until April. There is no class fee but a small donation will be requested for the Karate Club. Students must bring their own yoga props to class including a yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks, a strap and a blanket. Students must be capable and interested in doing downward dogs. It is a level 1 Vinyasa class which means we will be doing sun salutations. Although yoga naturally builds strength, balance and overall wellness, each class will have a specific wellness focus. Examples include, breath awareness, hip opening, immune boosting, strengthening glutes, emotional health, gut health. FULL